José Luis Chilavert vs Julio César Romero
Both Paraguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
José Luis Chilavert
Paraguay · 1989–2003 · GK
- Rank in Paraguay
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Paraguay
- 74 · 8 goals
- Clubs
- San Lorenzo de Almagro, Real Zaragoza, Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield
In 1999 he stepped up three times for Vélez Sarsfield against Ferro Carril Oeste and converted all three penalties, the first goalkeeper in professional football to score a hat-trick. Career record: 74 caps and 8 goals for Paraguay; club career at San Lorenzo de Almagro, Real Zaragoza, Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield.
Julio César Romero
Paraguay · 1979–1989 · CM
- Rank in Paraguay
- #5 of 33
- Caps · Paraguay
- 34 · 13 goals
- Clubs
- Sportivo Luqueño, New York Cosmos, Fluminense, Barcelona, Puebla, Olimpia Asunción, Deportes La Serena, Club Cerro Corá
Two goals in the group stage of the 1986 World Cup, against Iraq on 4 June and the hosts at the Azteca three days later, carried Paraguay into the second round. Career record: 34 caps and 13 goals for Paraguay; club career at Sportivo Luqueño, New York Cosmos, Fluminense, Barcelona, Puebla, Olimpia Asunción, Deportes La Serena, Club Cerro Corá.
The careers, side by side
José Luis Chilavert is editorial rank 2 and Julio César Romero rank 5 in Paraguay's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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